The Mississippi RN – December 2017
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<strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong>, January, February 2018 <strong>Mississippi</strong> <strong>RN</strong> • Page 3<br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association presents...<br />
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Rome & the Amalfi Coast<br />
April 19-28, 2018<br />
For more information contact<br />
Dana Walker • dwalker@msnurses.org<br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association<br />
(601) 898-0670<br />
View online brochure at www.msnurses.org<br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association presents...<br />
Treasures of Northern California<br />
July 22 - 30, 2018<br />
Executive Director’s Column<br />
Attendees at MNA’s<br />
106th Convention were<br />
greeted by their colleagues<br />
framed by imaginative and<br />
vibrant banners, designed<br />
by artist, Brooks Evans,<br />
and art students from <strong>The</strong><br />
Education Center School,<br />
depicting the convention<br />
theme of Explore, Ignite,<br />
Excel: <strong>The</strong> Power of Nursing.<br />
Convention bags hinted at<br />
the fireworks that would be<br />
interspersed throughout the<br />
event, including a sparkler Teresa Malone<br />
topped cake during the<br />
Friday luncheon.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Power of Nursing, current and future, was<br />
palpable from the start with the pre-convention session<br />
focusing on Exploring Nurses Roles to Improve Population<br />
Health: Creating Partnerships and Strategic Plan. Dr.<br />
Paul Kuehnert, Dr. Lisa Campbell and <strong>Mississippi</strong>’s<br />
own, Kay Henry, stimulated discussion and ideas with<br />
participants resulting in the development of an initial<br />
plan for nurses to continue to take the lead in improving<br />
population health in our state. Continuing this focus, Dr.<br />
Kuehnert’s Wednesday luncheon presentation resonated<br />
with the audience, especially when <strong>Mississippi</strong> specific<br />
data and population focused nursing recommendations<br />
were discussed. We extend our appreciation to the Future<br />
of Nursing: Campaign for Action, Robert Wood Johnson<br />
Foundation Public Health Nurse Leader Program<br />
for their generous sponsorship of the pre-convention<br />
session and the Wednesday luncheon. Thursday’s general<br />
luncheon session featured the always charismatic,<br />
Curnis Upkins, who encouraged attendees to embrace<br />
change and be a positive influence on their colleagues<br />
and patients during his presentation Nurses Leading<br />
the Changing Paradigms in Healthcare. Special thanks<br />
to North Sunflower Medical Center for graciously<br />
sponsoring the general luncheon. <strong>The</strong> University<br />
of Southern <strong>Mississippi</strong> Gamma Lambda Chapter<br />
sponsored the Sigma <strong>The</strong>ta Tau luncheon featuring<br />
Dr. Tina Magers. Dr. Magers’ presentation, Power of<br />
Nursing Excellence <strong>–</strong> Magnet Designation, provided<br />
insight into the remarkable accomplishments that can<br />
be realized when nurses are dedicated to achieving a<br />
goal. John Dowdy, Director of the <strong>Mississippi</strong> Bureau<br />
of Narcotics, provided information on the devastating<br />
impact of the opioid epidemic on our state during<br />
the Friday Joint Session with students, registered<br />
nurses, and advanced practice nurses. Thank you to<br />
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan whose sponsorship<br />
made the Joint Session possible. We also extend our<br />
appreciation to Neal & Associates for sponsoring the<br />
AP<strong>RN</strong> breakfast on Friday morning. Renowned nurse<br />
leader and researcher, Dr. Patricia Pearce used humor<br />
and her vast experience in numerous nursing roles to<br />
underscore the significance of professionalism being a<br />
core component of the nursing profession. Acclaimed<br />
nurse, author, and attorney, Carolyn Buppert, provided<br />
a unique perspective of the 5 Things All AP<strong>RN</strong>s Need<br />
to Know, including aspects of HIPAA, malpractice,<br />
appropriate billing practices, scope of practice, and the<br />
Drug Enforcement Administration’s requirements for<br />
prescribing. We appreciate Phyllis Johnson, Executive<br />
Director of the <strong>Mississippi</strong> Board of Nursing, along<br />
with Brett Thompson-May, Senior Attorney; Tina<br />
Highfill, Director of Advanced Practice; and Shan<br />
Montgomery, Director of Finance and Operations for<br />
presenting on Thursday and Friday to provide attendees<br />
an opportunity to receive the latest information and pose<br />
questions of the panelists.<br />
<strong>The</strong> MNA Convention is known for providing<br />
opportunities to meet new colleagues, catch up with old<br />
friends, and interact with the many exhibiting companies<br />
at the Thursday and Friday Expo. On Wednesday<br />
evening, guests were delighted to attend the muchanticipated<br />
University of <strong>Mississippi</strong> Medical Center,<br />
School of Nursing Alumni Reception for Alumni and<br />
Friends hosted at <strong>The</strong> Redding House! Nurses were in<br />
the “groove” at the Bringing the 70s Back: PAC Party<br />
Executive Director’s Column continued on page 15<br />
Book<br />
Now!<br />
For more information contact<br />
Dana Walker • dwalker@msnurses.org<br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association<br />
(601) 898-0670<br />
View online brochure at www.msnurses.org<br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association presents...<br />
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights<br />
November 6-12, 2018<br />
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For more information contact<br />
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<strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association<br />
(601) 898-0670<br />
View online brochure at www.msnurses.org<br />
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